Corruption Perceptions Index in Ireland
Ireland: Corruption Perceptions Index was 77 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Corruption Perceptions Index in Ireland, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, corruption perceptions index in Ireland stood at 77. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Ireland peaked at 77 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 69, in 2012.
Ireland ranks 10th of 179 regions on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 73 | 69 | 75 | 8 |
| 2020s | 75.4 | 72 | 77 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Ireland?
- Corruption perceptions index in Ireland was 77 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 77 in 2022.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 69 in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Ireland ranks 10th out of 179 regions with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A country’s score, from 0 (most corrupt) to 100 (least corrupt), that reflects the average of expert surveys on public sector corruption, including misuse of office and bribery.